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Why Society’s Beauty Standards Don’t Define Me — And Never Will
For years, thick thighs have been a topic of debate — celebrated in one era, criticized in another, and fetishized when convenient. Society has never been sure whether to love or reject them, but here’s what I know for certain: My thick thighs are mine, and I refuse to let anyone else define them.
They are strong. They are powerful. They have carried me through every phase of my life. And most importantly, they do not exist for anyone else’s validation.
This is my journey to self-love and confidence, a story of unlearning shame and embracing the body that has always been enough.
The First Time I Realized My Thighs Were “Different”
I didn’t always see my thighs as something to love. In fact, I didn’t even notice them much until the world told me I should.
Growing up, I was just a kid who ran, jumped, and played without a second thought about how my legs looked. Then came adolescence — the time when magazines, media, and offhand comments from family members started shaping how I saw myself.
I still remember the first time someone called my thighs “thick.” It wasn’t meant as a compliment. It…
